Hello! I am hoping that y'all can help steer me in the right direction.
Though I have been using a DE for a few years, I am pretty new to the rest of the wet shaving ritual. I have begun to develop a feel for it and am becoming aware of how unsuitable my current brush is for my needs.
Though I have upgraded my soap/cream/oil and have started to put time into mastering a Feather AC shavette, I have not upgraded my brush. I am using a Van Der Hagen that came with a drug store cup/soap set. For me this brush is seemingly too floppy, for lack of a better description.
I have a beard and shave only my cheeks and neck. I also, so far, am enjoying bown lathering. The problem I have is that the brush seems to splay out too much for my cheeks so I can never really brush/exfoliate them. Also, I can't help but get lather much farther then I intend. (I do also soak my brush as I shower, FYI).
What am I looking for?
A boar? Shorter loft? Smaller knot diameter?
Any suggestions?
Whew... Hope that wasn't too long for a first question... Don't want to wear out my welcome before I even sit down.
Thanks all!
Please lend me your expertise